Van Buren County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26159 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75,795 | — | #749 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,114 | -9.4% | #1,331 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.2 years | +5.9% | #1,745 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $206,500 | -26.7% | #1,338 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $870 | -25.2% | #1,609 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% | +13.6% | #1,818 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Van Buren County has a population of 75,795, making it the #749 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Van Buren County is $68,114, ranking #1,331 out of 3,222 counties — 9.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.3% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Van Buren County is $206,500 (-26.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $870/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.6%.
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93.0% of residents in Van Buren County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% above the national rate.
About Van Buren County, Michigan
Van Buren County, Michigan has a total population of 75,795, making it the 749th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Van Buren County is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Van Buren County is $68,114, which ranks #1,331 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Van Buren County is $206,500, 26.7% below the national median. Renters in Van Buren County pay a median gross rent of $870 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Van Buren County, 23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.6 min.
Van Buren County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.5%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
All data for Van Buren County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.